Let’s make new friends !
South Korea is known for its pretty coffee shops. The combination of their aesthetic cake and beverage make the perfect picture for your instagram feed. Some café are famous for their unique theme, among them there are lots of animal cafes ! What do you think about meeting new friends while enjoying your drinks and dessert ? Here are three selections of animal café for an incredible experience !
Raccoon café : Kkukkune
Located in Jongno Kkukkune cafe (꾸꾸네) is a place where you can play with cute raccoon while having a drink. These quiet and old animals will not disturb you and will live on their own. For a better experience you have at your disposal some board games included in the fee entrance. Chill with these silent creatures and don’t forget to take a picture !
Address: 26 Daemyeong-gil, Myeongnyun 2 (i)-ga Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Korean Address: 서울 종로구 대명길 26
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 1:30pm to 9pm.
Fee entrance: 10 000 won per person ($7,40)
Direction from Seoul station: Metro line 4 to Hyehwa station.
Abandoned cat café
Do you love cats ? If yes, then this cafe is going to be your favorite new place. Situated in Mapo-gu you can see a lot and various types of cats. Don’t hesitate to show them some love because they are abandoned cats and if you create a great chemistry with the cat you should know that the cafe is open for adoption ! Play with them with the numerous cat toys and buy them also some food to feed. If you want to fully enjoy your experience without thinking about the stuff you bring, don’t worry because you can put them in a locker.
English Address: 364-2 Seogyo-Dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address: 서울 마포구 서교동 364-2
Opening hours: Everyday from 12pm to 10pm
Fee entrance: 10 000 won per person ($7,40)
Direction from Seoul station: Take line 4 from Seoul Station and go to Samgakji. Then pick metro 9 until Sangsu.
Table A
If you don’t have any favorite animal and you enjoy their company I recommend Table A! Here’s a place in Hondgae where you can see meerkats, cats, dogs, parrots, raccoons and a lot more cute animals. Take a drink, have a seat and enjoy this beautiful view. Don’t forget to make a reservation before going, you can come at whatever time you want and spend two amazing hours.
English Address: 112 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address: 서울 마포구 와우산로 146
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 11am.
Fee Entrance: 12 000 won per persone ($8,80),
Reservation Website: https://www.creatrip.com/en/spot/11289
Direction from Seoul Station: Take line 4 and go to Hongdae. You have to walk 10 minutes then.